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Question from a Texan

PostPosted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 8:52 pm
by aamealer
Hello. Texan here. I've got family in the Minneapolis area and was looking to pursue getting my out of state LTC since Mn doesn't have reciprocity with Tx LTC. From what I understand, since I don't live in the state, I'm free to get my LTC in whatever county I choose. I was hoping you guys would be able to point me in the direction of counties more friendly to the process. I don't mind jumping through whatever hoops I'm supposed to jump through, but would prefer that the process not be complicated by law enforcement that isn't as friendly towards civilian carry.

Something close by Minneapolis would be nice, but I also don't mind driving for a few hours to get this done if it produces better results. Thanks in advance for whatever help you guys can give.

Re: Question from a Texan

PostPosted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:49 pm
by linksep
MN is a SHALL ISSUE state for residents and non-residents alike. If you take a firearms safety/carry class that meets the requirements for MN and present that certificate to any Sheriff's office (for non-resident) with that county's PTC administration fee, capped at $100 by law, (assuming you pass the NICS background check the county charges you $100 for), you WILL be granted a permit to carry a handgun in MN. (Carry is carry MN - open-carry or concealed-carry is no different).

Washington county (East suburbs) is the only county *I* know of that charges less than the $100 legal maximum (Washington Co. is $75). It is up to you to decide if the trip to Stillwater is worth $25 and maybe patronizing an ever-so-slightly more firearm friendly Sheriff's office.

Re: Question from a Texan

PostPosted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 6:37 am
by Erud
Dakota county was also less than $100 the last time I renewed, I’m thinking it was $75 too.

Re: Question from a Texan

PostPosted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 7:24 am
by Holland&Holland
Hennepin county has made the process much easier than it was with there new Brooklyn Park location for apps. Still $100 but convenient.

Re: Question from a Texan

PostPosted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:06 am
by westhope
Does anyone have a map showing what counties charge for their Permit To Carry?

Steele county was $100 but they offer a steep discount for former police and military.

As a non-resident of MN, you can apply to any county. All applications should be the same.

As far as the required training goes, there are a few instructors that offer online training. You must then shoot their qualification. Training prices I know of vary from $50 on up.

Re: Question from a Texan

PostPosted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 12:29 pm
by BigBlue
McLeod county is $70 for new and $50 to renew.

Re: Question from a Texan

PostPosted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 4:33 pm
by LarryFlew
Not sure of current price but Carver sent permit in 2 days.

Re: Question from a Texan

PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:31 am
by aamealer
First off, thank you for the replies. While cost is a small part of the equation, other considerations are far more relevant to me. I don't mind paying a $100, especially if the county that I go to is very straightforward about their process. Frankly, patronage of a right-leaning county counts further in my book than the cost does.

Furthermore, while I understand that Minnesota is a shall issue state, I've only got one visit to the state this year in order to secure this license. It's about a 20 hour drive to Minnesota from where I am in Texas, so an experience reflecting "Alright, you've done the process, license will come in so many days" is much more preferable to "Ah ah ah, you didn't cross this T in quite the way that we want you to here in this county" and then having to deal with that while I'm visiting family instead of just visiting family. Maybe that doesn't occur in even the most liberal of counties, I don't know, that's why I'm asking this question.

I've also read accounts of people receiving their LTC over the counter, rather than having it mailed due to the smallness of certain county sheriffs offices. If anyone has had that experience it would be welcome to hear about it, I would definitely go out of my way to visit that county.

Again, thank you for the feedback. It is much appreciated.

Re: Question from a Texan

PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:37 am
by bstrawse
aamealer wrote:First off, thank you for the replies. While cost is a small part of the equation, other considerations are far more relevant to me. I don't mind paying a $100, especially if the county that I go to is very straightforward about their process. Frankly, patronage of a right-leaning county counts further in my book than the cost does.

Furthermore, while I understand that Minnesota is a shall issue state, I've only got one visit to the state this year in order to secure this license. It's about a 20 hour drive to Minnesota from where I am in Texas, so an experience reflecting "Alright, you've done the process, license will come in so many days" is much more preferable to "Ah ah ah, you didn't cross this T in quite the way that we want you to here in this county" and then having to deal with that while I'm visiting family instead of just visiting family. Maybe that doesn't occur in even the most liberal of counties, I don't know, that's why I'm asking this question.

I've also read accounts of people receiving their LTC over the counter, rather than having it mailed due to the smallness of certain county sheriffs offices. If anyone has had that experience it would be welcome to hear about it, I would definitely go out of my way to visit that county.

Again, thank you for the feedback. It is much appreciated.


Washington County is straightforward and no-BS. Carver County is as well. I would recommend either.

I live in Ramsey County presently and haven't had any issues, but they've had issues in the past.

Bryan